It’s understandable that some people just just want to lay it all on the table, but what you think is adorable honesty is just a creepy form of TMI.
Regardless, there are a couple of things that you might want to consider keeping to yourself on the first date:
1. Your Browser History
This is probably one of the things you should consider never sharing. Like, ever. Under any circumstances. Take this one to your grave! There are a lot of skeletons that linger within a person’s web browser history. With WebMD, you would never want someone seeing your three-day search on rashes in unidentified private areas…
For a friend, of course.
2. Your IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Of course, there are instances when food allergies are required when planning a date, but your date does not need to know what foods you have issues digesting accordingly.
Remember, anything with poop is a turn off.
3. Unusual Sexual Fantasies
Just because you enjoy reenacting 50 Shades of Grey, doesn’t mean it’s something you should consider sharing on a first date.
The only balls you should be discussing at the dinner table are the meatballs in the Italian wedding soup.
4. Hygienic Issues/Conditions
This one should go without saying, but it has continuously been a topic that has been over shared. If you have a dandruff problem, or a patch of irritated skin from not cleaning properly, you should NEVER share it.
Regardless of how problematic it has become.
5. Strange Living Situations
It’s not uncommon to have a less than perfect living situation when you first move to the city. You could possibly be sharing a one-bedroom apartment with four other people for two years of your life. You might be living on the couch of an ex-lover as you attempt to find a new place to rest your head.
It might sound hysterical, and I’m sure you get into some CRAZY situations…but the first date is not the time to share this gem.
6. Medication
It’s probably not the best idea to share the medications you might be taking also. Especially if it’s an antibiotic for that rash that just won’t go away.
Or even those blue bippies you’re taking to handle the voices that are continuously talking in your head. One personality is enough for them to handle.
7. Weird Collectible Items
Maybe you’re looking for someone to contribute to your human teeth collection you’ve started when you lost your first tooth. Or maybe you’re looking for someone to ogle over your 100-piece Precious Moments set.
Take out a craigslist ad and start a club…consider keeping it anonymous. And consider your life.
8. Irrational Phobias
We all have them. Fears that we usually keep to ourselves. Little tidbits that freak us out and give us a level of discomfort that we attempt to hide. Informing your date that you are unable to use elevators because you’ve seen one too many movies where it plummets to the basement…isn’t exactly an invite for a second date.
Consider getting over said fears so they won’t contribute to the night’s conversation.
Or maybe find a location with just one floor.
